10 Lakes of the Salzkammergut - 8 days
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscapes of Austria on this multi-day tour. Starting in the enchanting city of Salzburg, you'll cycle through quaint villages, serene lakes, and stunning nature reserves. Along the way, you'll visit historical sites, museums, and castles, immersing yourself in the rich culture and history of the region. Each day brings a new adventure, from exploring the birthplace of the Christmas carol 'Silent Night' to visiting the 'most beautiful lakeside town in the world'. With comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, and breathtaking views, this tour promises an experience like no other.
Included
7x breakfast
Luggage transfer
Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN)
Navigation app and GPS data
Personal tour information (DE, EN)
Service hotline
Travel documents provided in German language
Overnight stays in the chosen category
Train ride Traunsee - Hallstätter See incl. bike
Boat trip on Lake Attersee incl. bike when arriving from 01.07. to 31.08.
Map
Attractions
Hallstätter See
Dachstein Giant Ice Cave
Ochsenkreuz
Mirabell Palace
Salzburger Weihnachtsmuseum
Hellbrunn Palace
KaiservillaDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
- Salzburg - Arrival day
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Your journey begins in the beautiful city of Salzburg. After receiving your tour information and bike, you have the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 2 – Day 2: Salzburg to Michaelbeuern
- Salzburg
- Zistelalm
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- Stille Nacht Museum Hallein
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Start your day with a scenic ride along the Salzach to Oberndorf, the birthplace of the Christmas carol 'Silent Night'. Continue to Arnsdorf to visit the Silent Night Museum before heading to Michaelbeuern. The day ends in the Trumer-Seen-Land, home to the beautiful Obertrumer See, Mattsee, and Grabensee lakes.
Day 3 – Day 3: Michaelbeuern to Mondsee
- Mondsee
- Zistelalm
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- Mönchsberg Elevator
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Cycle through the nature reserve of the Egelseen lakes to Schleedorf, before reaching the idyllic Irrsee lake. Your overnight stay is in Mondsee, where you can visit the castle and the smokehouse.
Day 4 – Day 4: Mondsee to Traunkirchen
- Mondsee
- Gmunden
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- Cumberland Castle
- Kammerhof Museum
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Take a boat trip to Weyregg and cycle through the Aurachtal valley to Lake Traunsee. Visit Gmunden, known for its Orth Castle and ceramics factory, and Altmünster, home to a cycling museum. The day ends in Traunkirchen, famous for its fishing pulpit.
Day 5 – Day 5: Traunkirchen to Bad Goisern
- Hallstatt
- Gmunden
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- Hallstätter See
- Dachstein Giant Ice Cave
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Travel by train from Lake Traunsee to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt, where you can visit the Dachstein ice caves. Cycle along the lake to Hallstatt, known as the 'most beautiful lakeside town in the world' and home to the oldest salt mine. Your day ends in Bad Goisern or one of the neighboring villages.
Day 6 – Day 6: Bad Goisern to St. Gilgen
- Mondsee
- Sankt Gilgen
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- Steirischer Bodensee
- Kaiservilla
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Ride to Bad Ischl, famous for its Kaiserpark, Kaiservilla, and Sissi's tea house. Continue along the Ischler Ache to Lake Wolfgang, visiting St. Wolfgang, Strobl, and Abersee. The day ends in St. Gilgen, the Mozart village on Lake Wolfgang.
Day 7 – Day 7: St. Gilgen to Salzburg
- Salzburg
- Sankt Gilgen
- Zistelalm
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- Hellbrunn Palace
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Cycle to the deep blue Fuschlsee, then into the Tiefbrunnau, past the Hintersee and through the Strubklamm into the Wiestal. Visit the Hellbrunn Palace before reaching your final destination, the festival and Mozart city of Salzburg.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Salzburg
- Salzburg - Departure day
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After breakfast, your unforgettable journey comes to an end. Take the time to say goodbye to the beautiful city of Salzburg before your departure.
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